as in proposes
to set before the mind for consideration
let us propound the question whether mercy killing should ever be an option
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Assembly Bill 1184, the Homeowner Association Accountability and Transparency Act of 2026, proposes significant changes to existing law.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
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The petition proposes exceptions, including fishing flies, western hats and scientific or educational materials.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Now, a new study suggests researchers globally may have built these plans on a shaky foundation.—
Marcos Magaña,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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That came in part from his parents, the doc-feature suggests.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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The documentary may or may not provide a definitive answer, but the fact that Martin poses the question — and that the filmmakers chose to include Michaels’ non-answer — suggests the topic won’t be avoided entirely.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Neo-versus-Air question also poses some subtler design and feature differences.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
5 Mar. 2026
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